How can making the Lord your dwelling influence your daily life choices? Scripture Focus “Because you have made the LORD your dwelling—my refuge, the Most High—” (Psalm 91:9) Dwelling Defined • “Dwelling” is home language—where you live, linger, and belong • It is a settled decision of the will, not a weekend visit • Other texts echo the same thought: “Abide in Me, and I in you” (John 15:4); “In Him we live and move and have our being” (Acts 17:28) How Home Shapes Daily Decisions 1. Priorities shift • God first (Matthew 6:33) clarifies how you schedule, spend, and serve 2. Desires refine • What pleases the Host matters most—so “whether in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus” (Colossians 3:17) 3. Boundaries strengthen • You avoid what doesn’t belong in His household (Psalm 101:3) 4. Confidence rises • Choices flow from assurance that He protects His own (Psalm 91:1–2, 10) 5. Relationships mature • Living under the same roof with the Lord teaches forgiveness, patience, self-sacrifice (Ephesians 4:32) Practical Ways to Keep the Lord as Your Dwelling • Begin and end each day in His Word • Memorize key promises for on-the-spot guidance (e.g., Proverbs 3:5-6) • Speak with Him continually—short, honest sentences throughout the day (1 Thessalonians 5:17) • Examine entertainment, conversations, and ambitions: “Does this fit in my Father’s house?” • Gather with other residents of His household (Hebrews 10:24-25) Linked Promises: What Happens Next? • No evil will overtake you; no plague will come near your tent (Psalm 91:10) • He commands His angels concerning you (Psalm 91:11) • You tread on danger without fear (Psalm 91:13) • Long life and salvation cap the journey (Psalm 91:16) When the Lord is your address, every choice is made in the light of the living room, under the watchful eye of a loving Father who never leaves the house. |
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